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Nigerian Cash Shortages Lead to Long Lines at Banks
Millions of Nigerians have struggled to withdraw cash after the country’s old currency was replaced by newly designed bills ahead of a presidential election.
Pentagon releases selfie of US pilot flying above Chinese spy balloon
Picture was taken from the jet as the balloon entered US airspace earlier this month, before it was shot down over the AtlanticThe Pentagon has released a selfie photograph snapped by the pilot of an American U2 spy plane that was hurtling through the …
Apple Is Reportedly Closer To Bringing No-Prick Glucose Monitoring To the Watch
According to Bloomberg, Apple’s quest to bring blood glucose monitoring to the Apple Watch is now at a “proof-of-concept stage.” The last remaining hurdle is for it to be made smaller. Engadget reports: The technology, which uses lasers to gauge glucos…
Ukraine war anniversary: Joly tells UN assembly Putin is losing grip on reality
Joly argued Russia isn’t respecting the UN charter, and is abusing the veto it holds as a permanent member of on the UN Security Council.
Canada’s military tracked Chinese surveillance in the Arctic
The military has said it is “fully aware” of efforts by China to conduct surveillance in the north.
Man jailed for murder, rape and sexual assault of woman in Greater Manchester
Elizabeth McCann, 26, was ‘preyed upon’ by Simon Goold, 52, who received a 35-year sentenceA man has been sentenced to a minimum term of 35 years in prison for the murder, rape and sexual assault of a charity worker in Greater Manchester.Simon Goold, 5…
Georgia lawmakers pare back bill to increase truck weights
Georgia lawmakers are watering down a bill to allow heavier trucks on state highways after widespread opposition to the original measure by state and local officials.
Russia’s UN diplomat accuses West of arm twisting in vote isolating Moscow – Reuters
Russia’s UN diplomat accuses West of arm twisting in vote isolating Moscow ReutersTense moment as Russia’s UN ambassador interrupted a minute of silence for victims of Ukraine war at Security Council Yahoo NewsRussia’s ambassador …
Ballard: ‘Another hit’
Re: “Ballard Oil closes after 85 years in Seattle, where oil and water no longer mix” [Feb. 17, Local News]: Once again, a small-interest group has eroded the working waterfront in the Seattle neighborhood of Ballard, where those of us in the marine co…